Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Two 5 Star Reviews on Cars.com

Chris W. Alta Loma, California Jun 18, 2013
It had been 15 years since I purchased a "new" car. I've been buying used cars for several years purposely avoiding new car dealerships because of the uncomfortable process. Danielle and everyone else I encountered at Rotolo were absolutely terrific. No pressure, just helpful and very positive. 
 
Sophia J. Fontana, California Jun 14, 2013
My experience at Rotolo was fantastic. Everyone was so kind and really worked hard to get me into my new Chevy Cruze. My family and I will definitely be doing buisness again. Thanks again Michelle, Ruben and Jim for all you're help.
 

Chevrolet announces 0-60 time for 2014 Corvette Stingray



Three point eight seconds. It’s the latest morsel of information Chevrolet has released regarding its highly anticipated 2014 Corvette Stingray.

The automaker announced Thursday that the seventh-generation Corvette will do zero-60 mph in 3.8 seconds when equipped with the optional Z51 Performance Package. The quarter-mile disappears in 12 seconds at 119 mph, and the car is capable of 1.03 Gs of face-stretching lateral acceleration.

The Z51 package includes an electronic limited-slip differential, special cooling systems for the brakes, rear differential, and transmission, and an aero package that helps high-speed stability.

The package adds $2,800 to the $51,995 base price of the 2014 Corvette.

To demonstrate the car’s track-worthiness, Chevrolet took a mostly stock Stingray with this package and the $1,795 Magnetic Ride Control suspension, to the Virginia International Raceway.

There, the 2014 Corvette Stingray completed the 4.2-mile course in 2:51.78. This, in a car modified with only a five-point racing harness and race seats, according to Chevrolet spokesman Monte Doran.

To put that number into context, in 2012, Car and Driver magazine ran a 2:55.1 lap around the same course in the 552-horsepower Lexus LFA -- which sells for more than $400,000.

The Corvette’s much more modest asking price and its considerably lower power output highlight the handling prowess of Chevrolet’s latest sports car.

Propelling the 2014 Corvette Stingray -- and its convertible counterpart -- is a direct-injected 6.2-liter V-8 engine that cranks out 455 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. An optional exhaust system will bump each of those figures up by five.

The 2014 Corvette pushes power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed manual transmission with automatic rev-matching, or a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Standard equipment on all C7 models includes a carbon-fiber hood and carbon-fiber removable roof panel (on the coupe), an eight-inch touch-screen infotainment system with nine-speaker Bose stereo, Sirius satellite radio and Bluetooth connectivity, LED daytime running lights and eight-way power seats.

Chevrolet said the Corvette Stingray will start arriving in dealerships in September.


Source: latimes.com

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Monday, June 10, 2013

Two 5 Star Reviews on DealerRater

These two customer reviews on DealerRater explain how Rotolo is able to offer the best deals in town. http://bit.ly/17IED9t



Two 5 Star Reviews from Cars.com

Here are two more great reviews from Cars.com! http://bit.ly/10SPux5

Wanted a sporty car that was great on gas Fontana, California Jun 04, 2013
The members of the team made the buying experience a pleasant one. I would definitely come here again! 
 Elvee South Gate, California Jun 06, 2013
Juan Flores was amazing. As well as Jimmy D, the finance guy. We walked out of there actually feeling good and sooo psyched, KNOWING we got a GREAT deal. We will DEFINITELY recommend this place to anyone looking to buy a car. It was sooo worth the drive and time.
 
 

5 Star Review on Yelp

From Sales to Finance, this customer had a top-notch experience.

Read their review on Yelp!
http://bit.ly/16F6PNB



The 10 Best Road Trips In America

The open road beckons with the potential for adventure, and the editors at ShermansTravel.com have presented their favorite American road trips from the West to the East. Some are well-known destinations and others are off the beaten path. Several are steeped in history, while a few pursue remote, wild beauty. Best of all, most of these routes make for splendid drives all year long, so you can get out and explore their bounty whenever the mood strikes. So rev your engines . . . and hit the road.



Big Sur, California


 
Iconic Route 1 extends almost the entire length of California, but the best stretch for road trips is through Big Sur, which comprises 90 or so miles along the central coast from San Simeon to Carmel. Big Sur’s beauty is not overrated: Sandwiched between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific – redwood groves on one side and rocky beaches with sea lions on the other – it’s remarkably unspoiled, partly because the only access is via the two-lane Route 1, or Cabrillo Highway. Devote a long weekend, ideally in May or September for fewer crowds. The road twists along precipitous cliffs and it can be a relief to stop for impromptu hiking, picnicking, or beach-combing (try Jade Cove for its namesake stone).

 

Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina and Virginia 

 
Although old-time Appalachia has been immortalized in song, these days it can be difficult to locate that haven of rolling hills and wildflowers. The Blue Ridge Parkway, which stretches 469 miles along the southern Appalachian Mountains and links two national parks – Virginia’s Shenandoah and North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains – hits all the right notes. Drive the entire length if there's time, but for a shorter jaunt, fly into Asheville, North Carolina, and follow the parkway north for about 2 hours to Boone. Instead of gas stations and motels, it’s flanked by picnic areas and hiking trails lined with dogwood, tulip trees, and red maples, with the mighty Appalachians as the backdrop.

 

Million Dollar Highway, Colorado 


Near Telluride but worlds away, a 24-mile stretch of U.S. 550 takes visitors back in time to when the West was still wild (the road trip conditions are not for the faint of heart). Connecting the old mining towns of Silverton and Ouray in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, the Million Dollar Highway traverses the Uncompahgre Gorge to the summit of Red Mountain Pass, where a series of hairpin turns – sans guardrails – flank stomach-churning vertical drops. The countryside, decked in wildflowers during the spring, sustains elk, mountain goats, black bears, and deer. In the tiny towns of Silverton (a National Historic Landmark) and Ouray, Victorian buildings from the 1870s evoke the frontier era.

 

Seward Highway, Alaska 


An easy way to enjoy a cross section of Alaska’s massive beauty is to traverse the 127-mile Seward Highway that links Anchorage to the tiny port side town of Seward on magnificent Resurrection Bay. This compact swath encompasses boreal forests, mammoth glaciers, and majestic fjords. Starting in Anchorage, the road leads south across the Kenai Peninsula, hugging the base of the rugged Chugach Mountains and overlooking the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet as it winds past waterfalls and wildlife. Try to spot grazing Dall sheep on the cliffs, beluga whales in the waters below, and eagles and numerous seabirds above.


 

Sonoma and Napa Valleys, California 


Road trips through the neighboring valleys of Sonoma and Napa can be an entirely chichi experience, but there are also historic spots and quiet nature alongside the luxury standouts. Start in Healdsburg, a sophisticated Sonoma hub brimming with tasting rooms and top restaurants. Next, head further north on 101 to Lake Sonoma for a leg-stretching hike. Then take Route 128 southeast into Napa Valley and stop in Calistoga, to soak in a mud bath or check out the Old Faithful Geyser of California. From Calistoga, cross over to the Silverado Trail, a lovely meander south past some of the area’s most notable wineries including Phelps, Mumm, Stags’ Leap, and Clos Du Val.


 

U.S. Route 1, Maine 

 
In August, when the masses descend on Vacationland, Route 1 is a parking lot winding through a million small towns with schizophrenic stoplights. But in early summer and fall, road trips here offer an unobstructed front-row seat to the state’s hardy coastal beauty. Start this week-long tour of Maine in its south, in the town of Kittery. Drive north through laid-back, gay-friendly Ogunquit before reaching posh Kennebunkport and its seaside mansions. Then head to foodie-friendly Portland and eventually Freeport, home of quintessentially Northeastern clothier L.L. Bean. Further north – or down east, as they say – the landscape turns desolate within the blueberry barrens of Washington County and the sights become more ruggedly striking. The trip ends in the tiny city of Calais at Canada’s border.


Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana
 


In an epoch of climate change, it’s more satisfying than ever to make a pilgrimage (albeit by car) to witness the awesome beauty of glaciers in idyllic northern Montana. In Glacier National Park, the Going-to-the-Sun Road runs east to west for 50 miles. The Sun Road, as it's also called, crosses the Continental Divide at a breathtaking elevation of 6,646 feet (keep an eye out for mountain goats and bighorn sheep) and passes by Jackson Glacier Overlook, which, as the name suggests, is a good place to spot glaciers. A huge feat in engineering when it was created 76 years ago, the parkway includes portions carved into a sheer vertical cliff known as the Garden Wall.

 

Hana Highway, Hawaii
 


Driving Maui’s serpentine Hana Highway on the rural east side of the island provides a feel for Hawaii’s early days, when wild beauty and sleepy surf towns ruled. The famous road, also called the Road to Hana, starts in the town of Paia and wiggles east along the coast for more than 60 miles. Rent a convertible, slather on sunscreen, and start before dawn to catch the sunrise. With the route incorporating some 600 hairpin curves and dozens of one-lane bridges, the driving is as taxing as the sights are stunning. Leave some time to check out a few of the following: Keanae Arboretum, with an exotic botanical garden; Waikani Falls, a trio of crashing chutes; and Ka’eleku Caverns, an ancient site created from lava flow.


Red Rock Scenic Byway, Arizona 



While the city of Sedona’s growth may have resulted in a bit of a commercial sprawl, its captivating rock formations still stand guard right outside town on the Red Rock Scenic Byway (also known as Route 179), a 7.5-mile little slip of road trip heaven. Clearly marked trailheads and off-road bike paths are scattered along the way, so bring hiking boots or a mountain bike. Spend at least half a day exploring the red rock formations, which seem to change shape and color with every shift of light. Most of the drive cuts through the diverse Coconino National Forest, full of hills and washes covered in yucca, juniper, cacti, and piƱon pines. Hawks and eagles swoop overhead and elk, deer, coyotes, and quail roam the terrain.


Sea Islands, Georgia




Island hopping along the Georgian coastal barrier islands provides a glimpse at historic blue-blood enclaves that also beckon birders and naturalists. Over a long weekend, gain an introduction to intriguing island outposts, connected by causeways and bridges, and, in some cases, only reached by ferries. Start in St. Simons, one of the four Golden Isles along with Little St. Simons, Sea Island, and Jekyll. The largest of the populated islands, upscale St. Simons is known for its golf courses, historical sites, and long, white-sand beach. Bird watchers should head to Gould’s Inlet on East Beach, while Sea Island is synonymous with the luxury Cloister resort. Finally, drive to Jekyll, once a playground of Rockefellers and Pulitzers, it today serves as the stomping ground of travelers who frequent its pristine beaches, golf courses, marshes, and maritime forests.

Source: Huffington Post

Monday, June 3, 2013

Rotolo Chevrolet | Excellent Review on Google+ Local

Jim brought his Volt in for service. Although there were numerous problems, we were able to repair the vehicle in a timely manner.

Read Jim's review on Google. http://bit.ly/1aXV94W



Rotolo Chevrolet | Two 5 Star Reviews on Yelp

Jeff P. Riverside, California May 31, 2013
I was shopping around for a new Chevy Volt and my local dealer had no specials or incentives to offer. I went home and did a little research. Rotolo had an ad online for just the car I was looking for. I called and spoke with Darryl Mayberry. He went over the numbers with me, asked if I had any questions and invited me to the dealership. Start to finish I was there a total of 50 minutes - most of which was spent with Customer Service Representative Melanie Hedd showing me how to understand and operate my new car. This dealership and their representatives are OUTSTANDING! No games, no nonsense, exceptional customer service, and the facility is clean and polished. I have never experienced such a smooth, headache free transaction. I will purchase all of my future Chevrolet vehicles here and will gladly recommend Rotolo to my family and friends. After thought... Please don't let my review minimize the importance of the sales rep here. Darryl has a fantastic attitude and personality. More importantly, he knows his job inside and out and does it well. THANK YOU!
 
Dale J. Moreno Valley, California May 27, 2013
Bought a 2013 Volt through the Internet sales department with Clarence Bourne. To start with, he was the only one to response with a quote. Three other dealers didn't even do that. He was familiar with the car, whereas at another dealer the sales person told us "well I guess you can teach me about the car". This was after we asked for a knowledgable sales person and they sent out someone like that. Didn't have to do much haggling for the sale. Felt I got a good deal on a lease. Overall a great experience thus far. They wanted us to bring the car in to remove a scuff mark, so we left it there over the weekend and the buffed/detailed the entire car, not just the one place. Disappointing to read the other service comments here, but I will determine that on my own. If you are looking for a great experience, Rotolo and Clarence did a great job.